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June 6 2002

John Prescott gestures at reporters heckling him in Downing Street. Two jags, two fingers?The deputy prime minister, John Prescott, gestures at reporters heckling him in Downing Street. Photograph: Dan Chung, the Guardian Cabinet agrees 'not yet' on euroGuardian Unlimited Politics
Arguably the most famous two fingers of all: Winston Churchill gives his V for victory salute in September 1954 Defiant gestureArguably the most famous two fingers of all: Winston Churchill gives his V for victory salute in September 1954.Photograph: PA
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher strikes a pose for photographers at London¿s Grosvenor House Hotel in 1999 Singer's saluteOasis frontman Liam Gallagher strikes a pose for photographers at London's Grosvenor House Hotel in 1999.Photograph: Peter,Jordan, PA
Boxer Mike Tyson took the opportunity to show off a nice watch and gesture at the same time during a visit to London in 2000 Punchy attitudeBoxer Mike Tyson took the opportunity to gesture and show off a nice watch at the same time during a visit to London in 2000.Photograph: Max Nash, AP
Demonstrators at a 2001 protest in support of NTV, Russia¿s only independent nationwide television network, flash v-signs through the fence surrounding the Ostankino broadcast centre Demonstrating discontentProtesters at a 2001 protest in support of NTV, Russia's only independent nationwide television network, flash v-signs through the fence surrounding the Ostankino broadcast centre.Photograph: Misha Japaridze, AP